TTFC Tuesday Night Fights PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rock Action (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz has chosen Can't Be Touched by Roy Jones Jr. as his entrance music. Rock Action has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Action
vs
Ortiz

185 cm
24
197 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

182 cm
26
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rock Action!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Action moves into the clinch.
Ortiz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Action to keep the fight standing.
Action is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Action working Ortiz over with knees to the body.

Ortiz jumps guard.
Action stops Ortiz from standing up.
Ortiz trying to control the position.
Ortiz wants to stand but Action is controlling the position.
Ortiz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Action trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Action passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Action slows the pace down.
Ortiz tries to control but Action manages to take his back.
Action is riding his opponent, not letting Ortiz buck him off.
Ortiz has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Action keeps control of the position easily here as Ortiz tries to buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz tries to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ortiz controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Action has good solid back control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Action keeps control of the position as Ortiz tries to break free.
Ortiz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Action is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Action has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ortiz's body.
Ortiz is trying to get back to his feet but Action has full control of the position and if anything, Ortiz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Action trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ortiz doesn't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rock Action dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ortiz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Action as he jumps to the side.

Action has Ortiz up against the cage in a clinch.

Action breaks from the clinch.
Ortiz shoots and misses

and Action counters by clinching up.
Action is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ortiz is defending well.
Action working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Action.
Ortiz is trying to pull guard but Action turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rock Action has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Ortiz.
Action tries to land a knee to the head but Ortiz blocks with his arms.
Ortiz is trying to pull guard but Action has him pressed against the cage.
Action lands a knee to the head.
Action connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ortiz's face.
Still in the clinch, Action scores with a nice short uppercut.
Action lands a knee to the body.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Action breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz tries for a takedown but Action circles away easily

and Action moves into the clinch.
Action gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ortiz jumps guard but Action stands there with Ortiz around his waist. Ortiz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ortiz tries a knee to the head but Action blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ortiz is trying to pull guard but Action turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Action lands a hook to the side of the head.

Action gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Action with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rock Action just wasn't active enough.

Action drives through and clinches with Ortiz against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ortiz tries to pull guard but Action won't allow it.
Action throws a knee to the head but misses.
Action unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ortiz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Action tries a knee to the head but Ortiz blocks it.
Ortiz tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Action lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Action gets through Ortiz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Action landing knees to the head.
Ortiz is trying to force a seperation but Action has the dominant position.

Action breaks the clinch.

Ortiz tries to keep at a distance but Action has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Action.

Action breaks from the clinch.

Action has taken the fight to the clinch.
Action connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ortiz's face.

Ortiz is fighting off a takedown attempt but Action is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ortiz to the mat. Ortiz regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Action controls the pace.
Action seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ortiz for as long as he can get away with.
Rock Action overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Action stands and throws Ortiz's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Action stands up and beckons Ortiz to his feet.
Action scores with a nice strike.
Ortiz with a poor takedown

and Action counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ortiz!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Action content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rock Action dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Action clinches.
Action slows down the pace here.
Ortiz looking to slow down the pace here.
Ortiz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ortiz looking to throw knees to the head but Action is blocking nicely.
Ortiz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Action.
Action landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Action looking to throw knees to the head but Ortiz is blocking nicely.
Ortiz being controlled against the cage.

Action pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rock Action is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Action sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ortiz somewhat.
Ortiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ortiz takes a kick to the side of the head.

Ortiz is rocked!

Action closes the distance looking for a takedown. Ortiz stuffs it but Action still has hold of him. Action picks Ortiz up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Action slams Ortiz to the floor and that's really hurt Ortiz - he doesn't know where he is! Action throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rock Action!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Bellator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Leben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellator comes to the cage accompanied by A Lesson Never Learned. Frank Bellator had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Bellator
vs
Leben

181 cm
21
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
28
280 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Insanely flexible

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Bellator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Leben!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Leben.
Leben lands with a right hand.
Bellator has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leben.
Bellator looks to score with a jab to the body but Leben is just out of range.
Leben misses with the combination.
Leben with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bellator looks to score with a jab to the body but Leben is just out of range.
Leben throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leben looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bellator scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Bellator scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leben is staying active underneath Bellator, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellator is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Leben blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bellator.
Bellator is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leben is staying active underneath Bellator, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Frank Bellator has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Leben misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bellator tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leben swivels and escapes.
Leben will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Leben. Those never looked like landing.
Chris Leben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bellator looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Leben is not content to let Bellator control the position.
Leben wants to control but Bellator is keeping busy.
Bellator sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bellator not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leben is looking to improve his position.

Bellator is working for a submission of some sort.
Bellator tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leben knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Bellator is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Leben is trying to maintain the position but Bellator is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellator sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Leben rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bellator moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Bellator misses the target.
Bellator misses with a leg kick.
Leben fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bellator manages to avoid it.
Leben misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leben throws a sloppy head kick and Bellator moves out of range easily.
Bellator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leben.
Leben with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bellator to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Bellator dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Leben fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Leben misses with a kick to the body.
Bellator connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Leben's hands.
Bellator blocks the body kick.
Leben tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bellator misses with a hook.
Bellator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leben moves away.
Bellator lands the left hand.
Leben swings for the body but Bellator moves out of range.
Bellator throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leben.
Bellator throws a leg kick but Leben sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Leben slips a straight right by Bellator.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellator thuds a left hand into Leben's body.
Leben misses with a wild body shot.
Chris Leben is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bellator scores with a body shot.
Chris Leben is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bellator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leben moves away.

Bellator gets a takedown into half guard.
Leben is in trouble now - Bellator has advanced to mount!
Bellator landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bellator landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bellator working Leben over with strikes here.

It looks like Chris Leben has been cut.
Leben is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Bellator connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bellator lands with some strikes.
Bellator raining down shots from the mount!

Leben is rocked!
Bellator connects with a bit shot that sees Leben covering up! More strikes from Bellator and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bellator is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Bellator!
Our winner, Frank Bellator, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monty Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prime comes into the arena with Metalingus by Alter Bridge blaring out of the sound system. Brown has chosen Monster by Skillet as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Prime
vs
Brown

191 cm
25
288 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

191 cm
23
270 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Optimus Prime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Monty Brown!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prime connects with a jab.
Prime scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown doesn't seem bothered though.
Prime misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Prime throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Brown shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Prime manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Prime is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prime has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Prime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prime working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Prime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prime pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
Brown won't allow Prime to sweep him here.

Optimus Prime has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Prime clinches up against the cage.
Brown wants a takedown.
Prime lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brown or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Prime.
Brown looks gassed!
Prime changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Prime connects with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Prime catches Brown right on the button with a cross.
Prime lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
Prime misses the jab.
Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Prime shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brown napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Brown takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Brown is rocked!
Prime landing strikes.
Brown is still in real trouble! Can Prime finish him?

Prime is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brown tries to buck Prime off but Prime is having none of it.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Prime decides to stand up, so the ref orders Brown to his feet.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prime.
Prime thows a body shot but no joy.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Prime counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Optimus Prime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monty Brown.
Prime misses with a hook.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Prime circles away.
Prime ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Prime has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Prime lands a hook to the side of the head.
Prime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prime struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Prime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Prime changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prime uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Prime.
Monty Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prime takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Prime is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Optimus Prime dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Prime shoots in and drives through. Brown sprawls well.

Brown has Prime up against the cage in a clinch.
Prime lands a left hand.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Prime controls his hands.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Prime avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Prime lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown is leaning against Prime and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Prime lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Prime works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Prime is posturing up here but Brown has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Prime tries to roll out but it's too tight and Prime has to tap! Slick submission there by Brown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Monty Brown!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Age (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clegane has chosen Barbie Girl as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Age
vs
Clegane

225 cm
26
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

210 cm
25
307 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Great elbows
Powerful

Steel Penn's Skin Shop *laundry 93%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Age!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Age slips under a jab from Clegane.
Clegane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Clegane scores with a shot to the body.
Clegane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Age on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clegane. Clegane obviously looking to wear him down.

Clegane scores with a takedown into Age's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Age avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clegane content to stall in guard here.
Clegane trying to control the position from guard on top but Age is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Age trying to control the position.
Clegane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Clegane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gregor Clegane was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Both fighters circling a little - Clegane finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Age is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Clegane tenderised Age's leg. Age is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gregor Clegane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Clegane.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Clegane.
Clegane wants to control but Age is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clegane creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Age sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Clegane lands some shots froms side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Clegane tries to advance to mount but Age denies him.
Clegane has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Age!
Clegane is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Clegane controlling the pace for now.
It looks like Clegane might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Age avoids a series of strikes thrown by Clegane.
Age is squirming around, avoiding Clegane's attempts to control the action.
Clegane controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Age is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Clegane dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Clegane connects with a right hand. Age shakes it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clegane.
Clegane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Age shoots in looking for a takedown. Clegane tries to sprawl out of it but Age keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clegane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Clegane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Clegane is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Age sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Clegane is trying to control the action in half guard but Age is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clegane might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Age kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Clegane trying to pass the guard but Age defending well.
Age avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clegane.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane wants to pass the guard but Age is defending well.
Clegane is taking a breather. Age says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Gregor Clegane has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Clegane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Age's sensitive parts.
Age chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clegane can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Age gets tackled into the cage by Clegane. Clegane maintains the clinch.
Clegane lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Clegane has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Age regains guard immediately.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Age utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Age keeping moving, preventing Clegane from controlling successfully.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gregor Clegane wasn't active enough on the ground.
A head kick from Clegane lands but Age takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Age looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Clegane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Clegane content just to control the position here.
Clegane wants to control the pace but Age is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clegane controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Clegane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Clegane slaps away a takedown attempt from Age, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Age fails with a takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clegane.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clegane closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Age quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clegane controlling the action here.
Age is trying to get back to full guard.
Age is not content to let Clegane control the position.
Clegane takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gregor Clegane has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Age blocks a head kick by Clegane.

Clegane shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Age is trying to defend but Clegane finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Age keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clegane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Age keeps working.
Gregor Clegane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Gregor Clegane hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Age shoots for a takedown but Clegane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Age. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Age takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Age on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Age stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clegane.
Clegane lands with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

Clegane dives in and scores a takedown into Age's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clegane controlling from the top position.
Ray Age has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregor Clegane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clegane has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 25:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregor Clegane!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pain Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akeno Delroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peters kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is BringThe Pain. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Peters
vs
Delroy

167 cm
29
141 lbs
20 - 17 - 0

176 cm
22
147 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pain Peters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akeno Delroy!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peters shoots in for a takedown but Delroy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Peters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Delroy.
Delroy scores with a leg kick.
Peters shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Delroy throws the kick towards the body but Peters avoids it.
Delroy stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pain Peters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Delroy.
Peters takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Peters takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Peters has his takedown stuffed
and Delroy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Delroy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peters was well out of range. Poor timing from Delroy.
Peters takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Peters closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Delroy quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Delroy manages to get to full guard.

Peters thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters prevents Delroy from getting back to his feet.
Delroy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peters pushes down on Delroy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Peters is looking for a kimura here.

Peters is working for a submission of some sort.

Peters is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Delroy defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delroy is trying to control but can't.

Peters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Delroy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Peters's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Peters's back!
Peters tries to escape but Delroy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Delroy is not going to allow Peters to sit and survive in this position.
Peters is really stuck here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Peters wants to control his opponent's hands but Delroy gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Peters right now.
Delroy controls the position.
Peters breaks Delroy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Delroy trying to control the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Akeno Delroy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Delroy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peters shoots in and drives through. Delroy sprawls well.
Delroy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peters fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Peters gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Delroy counters with a nice uppercut.
Delroy connects with a leg kick. Peters looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Delroy moves in looking to clinch but Peters pushes him off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delroy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Peters tries to score with a low kick but Delroy moves his leg out of the way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Delroy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delroy thumps Peters with a low kick.

Peters shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Delroy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Peters is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Delroy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Delroy has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akeno Delroy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Delroy connects with a solid leg kick.
Delroy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pain Peters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Peters drives through with a takedown into guard.
Peters tries to free his leg and advance position but Delroy is retaining full guard.

Peters thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Delroy keeping full guard, as Peters tries to pass.
Peters is working hard here to advance position.

Peters postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Delroy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Peters, into his guard.
Delroy sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delroy is looking to stand up but Peters won't let him.
Delroy trying to control but Peters is working from the bottom.

Peters working for submissions but it's allowed Delroy to get to half guard.
Delroy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Delroy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Delroy not doing much here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Akeno Delroy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Peters checks a leg kick.
Peters doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Delroy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Delroy thuds his right hand into Peters's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Delroy looks to score with a jab to the body but Peters is just out of range.

Peters is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Delroy's half guard.
Peters trying to pass the guard but Delroy defending well.
Delroy is positioning himself well to prevent Peters advancing to mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Delroy wants to control but Peters is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Delroy wants to get back to full guard.
Delroy trying to hold on to Peters's head to control him but Peters postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Akeno Delroy.
Some bone on bone action there as Peters checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Delroy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Delroy lands a nice looking body shot.
Delroy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Peters's calf.
Delroy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Peters.
Peters looks for a takedown but Delroy sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pain Peters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delroy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peters throws a hook but Delroy blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delroy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Peters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Delroy is fending him off so far but Peters persists. Nope, Delroy circles away and we're back to standing.
Delroy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Peters shoots for a takedown but Delroy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Delroy throws out a powerful jab.
Nice cross by Peters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peters tries to clinch but Delroy is having none of it.
Peters's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Delroy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Peters scrambles back to his feet.
Delroy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Delroy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Peters tries for a takedown but Delroy circles away easily
and Delroy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delroy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Peters.
Peters on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akeno Delroy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Peters takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Peters fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Peters closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Peters lands in his opponent's guard.
Peters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delroy pulls Peters in close to prevent any damage.
Pain Peters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peters preventing the sweep.
Delroy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Akeno Delroy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Delroy wants to clinch up but Peters keeps it at a distance.
Delroy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Peters is able to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delroy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peters is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Peters closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Peters is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Delroy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Delroy is trying to get back to half guard.
Delroy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Delroy is trying to control Peters's posture but Peters avoids it.
Delroy sneaks back into half guard.

Peters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Peters is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Delroy has managed to free his arm - good work.

Peters seems to be working for a kimura but Delroy defends the submission attempt.

Peters is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Delroy defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Peters is trying to work for a kimura but Delroy is defending well.

Delroy is defending against the submission attempts here by Peters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delroy keeping control of the position.
Akeno Delroy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Delroy pushes Peters off and gets back to his feet.
Peters walks forward, straight into a front kick from Delroy.
A head kick from Delroy lands but Peters takes it in his stride.
Nice body punch from Delroy.
Peters has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Delroy.
Delroy checks a low kick from Peters.
Pain Peters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peters misses with a wild body shot.
Peters shoots in looking for a takedown but Delroy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Peters's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Delroy swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delroy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Delroy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peters's sensitive parts.

Delroy forces Peters back against the cage and clinches.
Delroy lands a body shot.
Delroy pushes Peters back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delroy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Peters drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Delroy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pain Peters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delroy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Akeno Delroy.
I've got Delroy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akeno Delroy!
In his post fight interview, Akeno Delroy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner State (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels's entrance music is Disengage the Simulator by cKy. A fine choice. State has chosen Blaze Of Glory by Bon Jovi as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Daniels
vs
State

178 cm
26
155 lbs
18 - 2 - 0

172 cm
27
154 lbs
17 - 14 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

[EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available*

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clayton Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gunner State!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but State was well out of range. Poor timing from Daniels.
State throws a nice looking combination but Daniels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
State lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daniels at a distance.
Daniels has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from State.
State avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
State moves out of range of the body kick from Daniels.
State scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
State uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daniels.
Daniels tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
State checks a low kick from Daniels.
State fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Daniels throws a body kick the misses
and Daniels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
State scores with a jab.
State misses with a straight left.
Daniels misses with a wild body shot.
State moves out of range of the body kick from Daniels.
Daniels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
State looks for the body kick but Daniels saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
State shoots in for a double leg but Daniels sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
State checks the leg kick.
State looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniels is just out of range.
Daniels turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Daniels misses with a head kick.
Daniels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Daniels throws a quick inside leg kick.
State checks a low kick from Daniels.
State works Daniels's body with a nice hook.
Daniels misses with an uppercut. State saw that one coming.
State misses with the combination.
Daniels does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
State throws a hook to the side of Daniels's head but Daniels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Daniels slips under a jab from State.
Daniels tried to score with a low kick but State checks it.
Daniels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from State.
Daniels throws out a leg kick but State moves out of range and Daniels only half commits.
Daniels scores with a head kick. State tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Gunner State has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
State throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Daniels misses the target.
Daniels shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
State lands with a hook. Daniels tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Daniels takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Daniels.
State throws a jab when Daniels was well out of range.
Daniels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daniels has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daniels there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Daniels gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Daniels throws a leg kick which misses State's front leg but catches the back leg as State tries to avoid it.
A jab lands there for State.

State dives in and scores a takedown into Daniels's guard.
State sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Daniels's guard.
Daniels won't allow State to pass to mount.
Daniels wants to get back to full guard.
Daniels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daniels is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
State wants to free his trapped foot but Daniels is holding on for dear life with his legs.

State looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
State with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunner State dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunner State's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Daniels looks for the body kick but State saw that one coming.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
State throws an off balance right hand
and Daniels finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Daniels scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Daniels drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Daniels throws a sloppy head kick and State moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from State. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
State lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
State throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daniels ducks under a wild hook from State.
Daniels throws a push kick but State slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from State misses.
State misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
State digs a good hook to Daniels's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
State lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
State chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daniels can pounce on him.
State misses with a wild combination.

Daniels tries to sprawl but State drives through with a takedown into half guard.
State stalling away here and it's allowed Daniels to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
State trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daniels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from State.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
State won't allow Daniels to get back to his feet.
Daniels is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
State throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daniels works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels wants to stand and escape but State is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
State wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gunner State was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Daniels takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick misses from State.
State on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daniels. Daniels obviously looking to wear him down.
Daniels drops his hands momentarily and State takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice jab there from State.
Daniels connects with a leg kick. State looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
State scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Daniels throws a leg kick
and State counters with a right hand to the body.
Daniels misses with a body kick.
State lands with a nice combination. Daniels backs away looking to recover.

Daniels gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels keeping moving, preventing State from controlling successfully.
State throws a big elbow that misses.
State trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daniels is trying to keep State in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
State slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunner State showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gunner State's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

State lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daniels at a distance.
Daniels throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Daniels.
Daniels lands a nice looking body kick.
Daniels lands a nice shot that snaps State's head back.
Daniels tries to score with a low kick but State moves his leg out of the way.
State jabs at Daniels's body.
State sizes up Daniels with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Daniels walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. State checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Daniels scores with a kick to the midsection.
State ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daniels moves away.
Daniels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from State.
State connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from State. Those never looked like landing.
Gunner State seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
State jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
State takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
State is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
State tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniels was well out of range. Poor timing from State.
State throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daniels lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
State takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daniels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but State manages to avoid it.
Daniels throws a head kick but State moves out of range.
Daniels stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daniels wants it to stay on the feet.
Daniels is looking to slow State down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - State throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
State lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
State gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daniels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from State.
Daniels throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Daniels tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and State is able to avoid easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
State digs a good body shot into Daniels's ribs.
State lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniels circles away quickly and effectively.
State just misses with a punch to the body.
Daniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by State.
State fails with a takedown attempt.
Daniels misses with an attempted mid kick.
State's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
State tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Daniels goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Clayton Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
State on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses.
State checks a low kick from Daniels.
State keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Daniels misses with a leg kick
enabling State to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body kick from Daniels.
Gunner State is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
State checks the leg kick nicely there.
Daniels throws a low kick but State moves out of range easily.
State chopping away at his opponent's legs.
State dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daniels. That did some damage!
Daniels misses with a low kick.

State shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Daniels being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels wants to sweep here but State controlling him for the moment.
State looking to pass the guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
State seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Clayton Daniels.
I think State has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunner State!

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C
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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norrin Radd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Radd comes to the cage accompanied by Starrider. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Radd
vs
Stroud

194 cm
32
215 lbs
18 - 3 - 0

190 cm
29
220 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Norrin Radd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Stroud!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroud fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stroud shoots and misses
and Radd counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Lee Stroud has been cut.

Radd closes the distance and clinches.

Radd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Radd misses.

Radd darts in and clinches Stroud up against the cage.
Radd misses with some punches.
Radd lands with a short shot to the head.
Radd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stroud backwards.
Radd scores with a shoulder strike.
Stroud looking to slow down the pace here.
Stroud is trying to pull guard but Radd has him pressed against the cage.
Norrin Radd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Stroud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stroud's elbow.
Stroud tries to pull guard but Radd holds him up against the cage and eventually Stroud drops back down to his feet.
Radd is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Radd manages to break the clinch.
Radd moves to clinch but Stroud breaks away

and Stroud decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Radd's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stroud throws a big right hand that misses.
Radd keeping moving, preventing Stroud from controlling successfully.
Radd is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stroud tries to stand but Radd is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radd keeping moving, preventing Stroud from controlling successfully.
Radd wants to get back to his feet but Stroud is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Stroud stands up and waves to Radd to follow him.

Radd rushes Stroud and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Radd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Radd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Radd tries a body shot but Stroud blocks it.
Stroud jumps guard but Radd stands there with Stroud around his waist. Stroud gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stroud being controlled against the cage.
Radd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Radd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stroud's efforts to push away.

Stroud has clasped his hands together around Radd's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Stroud throws an elbow but Radd slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stroud working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Stroud is trying to get an arm triangle but Radd is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radd taking a bit of punishment here - Stroud scoring with strikes.
Stroud has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroud throws a strike aimed at the side of Radd's head but Radd avoids it well.
Stroud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Radd keeps working.
Stroud throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Radd is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stroud is controlling him well.

Stroud decides to stand back up. Stroud steps back and let's Radd get back to his feet.
Radd lands an overhand right.

That has opened up Lee Stroud's cut even more.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Radd tries to clinch up.
Radd tries to clinch there but Stroud circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norrin Radd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Stroud's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Radd tries to close the distance and clinch but Stroud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Radd drives through and clinches with Stroud against the cage.
Radd is pushing Stroud up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stroud is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Radd is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stroud is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Radd pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Radd tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stroud drops down looking for an ankle pick but Radd pulls his leg out and moves away.
Norrin Radd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Stroud.
Radd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stroud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radd tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stroud counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stroud circles away from the clinch attempt.

Radd closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Radd.
A short uppercut from Radd.
Radd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stroud's efforts to push away.
Good body shot from Radd.
A short body shot lands from Radd as the two fighters clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stroud as Radd tries to tie him up.
Stroud tries to pull guard but Radd forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stroud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Radd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radd digs a right hand into Stroud's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stroud's gas tank.
Stroud is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stroud fails to pull guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Radd.
A right hand to the body from Radd.
A shot in the inside from Radd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Radd.

Radd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Radd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Radd misses with a wild combination.
Radd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stroud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stroud shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Radd as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Radd tries to clinch up.
Radd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stroud swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Radd instigates a clinch.
Stroud is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Radd is defending well.

Radd manages to break the clinch.
Stroud throws an off balance right hand

and Radd counters by moving into the clinch.
Stroud tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Radd just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Radd.

Radd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Radd is looking to clinch but Stroud is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radd fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroud shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Radd but Radd pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Radd has Stroud up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stroud tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Radd just stands there and leans against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stroud misses with a hook to the ribs.

Radd breaks from the clinch.
Norrin Radd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stroud fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norrin Radd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lee Stroud's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Radd lands a big head kick that sends Stroud tumbling to the mat! Radd takes a step backwards and waves Stroud back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stroud tries to close the distance and clinch but Radd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Radd fails to land with a series of punches.
Radd moves in looking to clinch but Stroud pushes him off.
Stroud closes the distance and clinches up with Radd, looking for a takedown. Stroud pushes Radd against the cage but Radd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stroud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Radd tries to clinch up but Stroud circles away and keeps his distance.
Stroud shoots in and drives through. Radd sprawls well.
Stroud takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Radd tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stroud counters with a three punch combo that has Radd backing up. Radd nods at Stroud to acknowledge the strikes.
Norrin Radd is winning the standup battle so far.
Radd throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Lee Stroud's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lee Stroud's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Norrin Radd!
Norrin Radd gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trinity Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magatsu Taito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hill comes to the cage accompanied by Alice In Chains - Rooster. Trinity Hill could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Magatsu Taito's chin.

Hill
vs
Taito

166 cm
32
144 lbs
24 - 4 - 1

164 cm
25
140 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trinity Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magatsu Taito!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taito thumps Hill with a low kick.
Taito closes the distance and clinches up with Hill, looking for a takedown. Taito pushes Hill against the cage but Hill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hill scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taito doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Hill.
Taito fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Hill blocks the leg kick.
Taito throws a wild body kick that Hill sees coming a mile off.
Taito staying out of range there.
Hill jabs Taito right on the nose. Taito blinks but takes it well.
Taito blocks a low kick nicely.
Good leg kick by Taito there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Taito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Taito avoids a kick to the body.
Taito ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Hill tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taito is able to avoid easily.
Taito throws a wild body kick that Hill sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taito lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taito throws a wild body kick that Hill sees coming a mile off.
Nice cross by Hill.
Taito takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Taito's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hill under the eye.
Hill avoids the head kick by Taito.
Taito looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good shot there by Taito.
Taito looks to score with a jab to the body but Hill is just out of range.
Nice body kick from Taito.
Taito on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Taito lands with a kick to the temple. Hill shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice shot lands for Taito.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hill takes a swing at Taito's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taito looks to score with a jab to the body but Hill is just out of range.
Taito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hill counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taito manages to avoid it.
Trinity Hill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taito throws a wild body kick that Hill sees coming a mile off.
Hill looks to land a body kick but Taito moved away.
Taito scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Hill.
A shot to the liver by Hill. Beautiful body shot.
No joy there for Hill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taito blocks a head kick by Hill.
Hill lands with a nice body kick.

Hill takes the fight into the clinch.
Taito blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taito is looking to take this one to the mat.
Taito prevents a body shot from Hill.

Hill manages to break the clinch.
Taito throws a hook but Hill blocks it.
Hill on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Hill 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taito scores with a decent looking hook.
Taito misses with a head kick.
Taito just misses with a punch to the body.
Taito moves out of range of the body kick from Hill.
Nice body kick from Hill.
Hill throws a solid leg kick but Taito takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hill.
Hill scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taito in his tracks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taito connects with a right hand. Hill shakes it off.
A bone on bone clash there as Taito blocks the leg kick.
Taito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hill moves away.
Taito throws a leg kick but Hill sees it coming and moves out of range.
Taito connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taito lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hill takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hill loads up on a big right hand but Taito slips the punch.
Hill gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hill throws out a loose jab but Taito uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice combination there by Hill.
Taito fails with a takedown attempt.
Trinity Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magatsu Taito.
Taito blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Magatsu Taito will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Taito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taito scores with a jab to the head.
Taito changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hill tries to avoid it but Taito manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hill to the ground. Hill escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taito lands a nice looking body shot.
Hill chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taito can pounce on him.
Hill pushes Taito away with a front kick.
Taito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hill moves away.
Taito throws a sloppy head kick
and Hill counters with a solid body kick.
Taito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hill checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hill throws a body kick that misses.
Taito throws a push kick but Hill slaps the foot to one side.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from Taito.
A swing and a miss from Taito.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill moves out of range of the body kick.
Hill is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Taito walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hill.
Taito has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hill.
Taito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hill.
Hill lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taito takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hill enables Taito to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hill manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Taito is breathing heavily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hill seems keen to control Taito's posture.
Taito stopping the sweep attempt from Hill.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taito is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taito throws a big elbow that misses.
Taito wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Hill keeping full guard, as Taito tries to pass.
Hill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taito throwing strikes from guard but Hill blocks nicely.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Taito from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill pulls Taito in close to prevent any damage.
Taito throwing strikes but missing.
Hill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hill is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Taito postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hill is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Taito, into his guard.

Taito is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hill defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Taito is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hill defends well.
Hill content to stall in guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taito throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Magatsu Taito will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Taito slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Taito drops his hands momentarily and Hill takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hill explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hill takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Taito scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taito closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hill.
Taito takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hill looks to land a left hand but Taito moved out of range nicely.
Taito has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hill.
Taito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hill circles away quickly and effectively.
Taito throws out a leg kick but Hill moves out of range and Taito only half commits.
Hill throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Taito makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Taito misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taito takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Taito.
Hill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crunch! Hill slams his shin into Taito's torso.
Hill throws out a powerful jab.
Hill throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taito.
Hill lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taito connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and Taito moves out of range easily.
Taito moves out of range of the body kick from Hill.
Taito thuds his right hand into Hill's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice uppercut lands for Taito. That snapped Hill's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Trinity Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Taito scores with a kick to the body.
Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taito.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taito.
Hill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taito avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taito thuds his right hand into Hill's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Taito will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hill misses with a straight right.
Taito throws a jab when Hill was well out of range.
Taito changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taito moves out of range as Hill throws a body kick.
Magatsu Taito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taito shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hill throws a head kick that misses.
Taito throws a shot from downtown. Hill moves away and avoids it.
Hill is looking to slow Taito down with leg kicks.
Taito lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hill wants to land a leg kick but Taito is out of range.
Taito fails to land the takedown.
Trinity Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magatsu Taito.
Taito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hill avoids the body shot from Taito.
Taito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Hill.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hill drops Taito with a beautiful combination! Taito stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hill is looking for the KO!

Taito is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill lands a brutal uppercut that launches Taito off his feet! Taito tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trinity Hill!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yakai Ossini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Laurent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ossini comes to the cage accompanied by Tsurugi No Mai by Nujabes. The crowd seem to be enjoying Laurent's choice of entrance music: Megadeth - Symphony of Destruction. On his way into the cage it seems that Yakai Ossini has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Yakai Ossini seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Ossini
vs
Laurent

165 cm
31
152 lbs
23 - 5 - 0

168 cm
27
158 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yakai Ossini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Laurent!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ossini ducks under a wild hook from Laurent.
Ossini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ossini misses with a body shot.
Ossini throws the kick towards the body but Laurent avoids it.
Laurent lunges at Ossini with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ossini's hand.

Laurent pushes Ossini up against the cage in a clinch.
Ossini struggles to land a body shot inside as Laurent controls his hands.

Ossini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Ossini shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Laurent blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ossini.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurent regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ossini.
Laurent really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ossini. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Laurent is trying to control the position but Ossini postures up.
Ossini throwing strikes from guard but Laurent blocks nicely.
Ossini trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Laurent manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Laurent being controlled here momentarily.

Laurent stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurent swings for the body but Ossini moves out of range.
Ossini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laurent swings for the body but Ossini moves out of range.
Ossini with a jab.
Ossini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ossini lands a glancing blow to the side of Laurent's head.
Ossini takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laurent fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurent fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ossini fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laurent avoids it really well and circles away.
Laurent connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
James Laurent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laurent will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laurent is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laurent misses with a body shot.
Ossini throws a body punch but Laurent moves out of range.
Ossini dives in and grabs Laurent's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laurent pushes down on Ossini's head and hops out.

Ossini drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Laurent keeping moving, preventing Ossini from controlling successfully.
Ossini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laurent swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ossini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laurent keeping full guard, as Ossini tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yakai Ossini dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ossini tests Laurent's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laurent misses with a left hand
and Ossini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Laurent thinking.
Ossini takes a swing at Laurent's ribcage but misses.
Ossini looks to land a right hand but Laurent moved out of range.
Ossini throws a hook to the side of Laurent's head but Laurent sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laurent feints a jab promting Ossini to slip. Laurent then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ossini slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Laurent checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ossini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ossini shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laurent defends it nicely.
Laurent throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Laurent lands a nice shot to the body.
Ossini misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Laurent.
Yakai Ossini is winning the standup battle so far.
Laurent staying out of range there.
Laurent fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Laurent missing with a left hand there. Ossini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ossini slips a jab and a cross from Laurent.
Ossini shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ossini is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laurent sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ossini misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ossini looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laurent misses with a double jab.
James Laurent is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ossini throws a jab but it's blocked by Laurent.
Laurent slips under a jab from Ossini.
Laurent throws out a loose jab but Ossini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laurent misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laurent takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ossini misses the shot to the body.
Laurent misses with a few strikes there.
Laurent ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ossini moves away.
Ossini with a jab.
Ossini blocks a jab.
Laurent wants to clinch.
Ossini throws a sloppy head kick and Laurent moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Laurent will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Laurent misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Laurent misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laurent. Ossini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ossini dives in and grabs Laurent's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laurent pushes down on Ossini's head and hops out.
Laurent looks to land a right hand but Ossini moved out of range.
Laurent lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Laurent.
Laurent lands a head shot.
Ossini scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ossini misses the shot to the body.

Ossini shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ossini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laurent knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laurent avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ossini.
Ossini stops Laurent from getting back to his feet.
Ossini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Laurent wants to control but Ossini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laurent is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ossini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ossini lands with a punch from half guard.
Laurent avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ossini.
Laurent keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ossini thows a huge punch but Laurent dodges it nicely.
Ossini throws a strike but Laurent avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ossini sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ossini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ossini trying to control the position from guard on top but Laurent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yakai Ossini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ossini wants to pass the guard but Laurent is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ossini is working hard here to advance position.
Ossini lands a couple of elbows.
Laurent keeping full guard, as Ossini tries to pass.
Ossini working some strikes from top position.
Ossini is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Laurent preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ossini missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ossini looking to pass the guard.
Ossini postures up in Laurent's guard and throws a big left but Laurent blocks it.
Ossini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laurent is keeping the position for now.
Ossini scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ossini tries to free his leg and advance position but Laurent is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Laurent can do anything to dispel that myth.
Laurent utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ossini makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ossini throws an elbow that misses. Laurent uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ossini's guard. Nice move by Laurent!
Ossini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yakai Ossini showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ossini has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yakai Ossini!
An out of breath Yakai Ossini thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.